Flights Houston → Boston
HOU → BOS
How long is the flight from Houston to Boston?
The flight from Houston (HOU) to Boston (BOS) takes about 3h 39m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route connects Houston to Boston, operating with an Embraer 190 aircraft. The destination airport in Boston sees over thirty-six million passengers annually, highlighting its significance as a major travel hub.
Your rights on this US flight (DOT)
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
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The Houston (HOU) → Boston (BOS) route is operated by JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 10.7/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Boston the average ATFM delay is 5.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Houston the average ATFM delay is 5.5 minutes.
Heading to Boston: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Houston (HOU) to Boston (BOS) heads north-east for about 2,586 km, a flight time of roughly 3h 39m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Houston the average ATFM delay is 5.5 min (atfm); arriving into Boston it is 5.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue Airways (B6) | 79% | 7 min | 0.1% |
| Southwest Airlines (WN) | 75% | 5 min | 0.3% |
Airlines operating HOU-BOS
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Frequently asked questions about HOU-BOS
The flight from Houston (HOU) to Boston (BOS) takes about 3h 39m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Boston, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
